Page 6 - Martin Downs Bulletin - April '20

Page 6, Martin Downs

Good Works from page 5 plan to utilize the public’s help in the most impactful ways About House Of Hope
possible. Founded in 1984, House of Hope touches the lives of over
Along with the anticipated increase in demand for For residents seeking to either give help or get help, 5,500 people per month with services that include basic needs
assistance comes the challenge of other resources House of Hope has been updating its website, social media – food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance – and long-term
decreasing drastically for the nonprofit. Eighty percent channels, and newsletters to keep everyone informed case management which helps people build life skills for a
of House of Hope volunteers are in the high risk category as quickly as possible. With four service centers across more self-sufficient future. The agency has service centers and
for being susceptible to complications from COVID-19 Martin County now offering curbside prepackaged pantry thrift stores in Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown and Jensen
and are no longer able to report for their normal shifts. distribution in Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, and Beach. Several nutrition gardens and the newly constructed
Cancelled and postponed fundraisers, slow business in the Jensen Beach, those newly in need are encouraged to bring Growing Hope Farms provide a sustainable source of
agency’s thrift stores, and slower private donations have their photo ID and proof of residency in Martin County in fresh produce for clients as well as nutrition education and
crippled the revenue available to House of Hope. With order to receive emergency food service. For those seeking vocational opportunities to the community. House of Hope’s
the highest urgency to procure food, hygiene items, pet financial assistance, residents should call (772) 286-4673. Golden Gate Center for Enrichment in Stuart offers free
food, diapers, and other supplies needed to offer crisis- For updated information about services and resources programs, technology, and workshops designed to enhance life
support to thousands more Martin County residents now available, the public is invited to visit hohmartin.org/ skills, earning potential, health and overall well-being. For
struggling, House of Hope has developed a comprehensive COVID before heading to the nearest service center. more information, visit hohmartin.org or call (772) 286-4673.

Education Foundation Of Bids for Kids,”
Martin County’s Gala Funds whi c h wa s
presented by
Many Programs The Morganti
Group, partied
By Jackie Holfelder with passion
The 280 attendees at the Education Foundation of at the Jungle
Martin County’s (EFMC) “An Evening of Excellence/ Book-themed
soiree, happily
not facing the
challenges that
beset Mowgli
in the beloved Russ and Darcy Reaver at “An
story. Evening of Excellence/Bids for
This was Kids” to benefit EFMC Frank and Joan Harvey, Peter and Angela Wernick, Sharda and Ken
the 15th year Gorin and Tiann and Barry Berhoff at “An Evening of Excellence/Bids
the annual fundraiser took place, featuring the for Kids” to benefit EFMC
signature lobster and filet dinner and raising
$150,000 for the many programs that EFMC
supports to benefit students and teachers at
Martin County’s public schools. They include
providing of literacy resources, “EFMC
Andrew Kennedy; Lisa Rhodes, EFMC president; Sarah PLAYS (Purposeful Language Acquisition
and Rich Testa (Proctor Construction) at “An Evening of Yields Success) across the MCSD” and the
Excellence/Bids for Kids” to benefit EFMC STEAM Initiative (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Arts and Math), to name a few.
Mariner Sands Country Club was the
perfect venue in which to display the nearly
500 items that comprised the Bids for Kids
Silent Auction and eight exciting live auction
items, which were masterfully presented by
auctioneer K.C. Daniel.
“We are so blessed to live in a community Dustin Kuehn, MaryAnn Stiles, Sandy Eckhardt, Linda and Kurt Gehring,
that values educational excellence and Jamie Hickey, Marc Rodriguez and Cameron Burt (The Gehring Group)
supports the Education Foundation’s efforts at “An Evening of Excellence/Bids for Kids” to benefit EFMC
to provide exceptional opportunities to our
students and teachers,” said Lisa Rhodes,
executive director.
Bob and Leslie Kristoff, Linda and Chris Fitzpatrick (Keiser The EFMC would like to thank all of our
University) at “An Evening of Excellence/Bids for Kids” to volunteers, donors, attendees and sponsors
benefit EFMC which included – among others – The Morganti
Group, Keiser University, Gehring Group, and
L
L AVARGNA AW PLLC Jacquin & Sons Construction.
For information about Education
Foundation of Martin County, visit www.
EducationFoundationMC.org.
.
. Wills and Trusts
. Probate
Real Estate Closings
. Business Matters Joel and Brittany Spiece, Jessica and Stephen Sines, and Michael and
Debi Olenick (all from The Morganti Group – presenting sponsor) at “An
Evening of Excellence/Bids for Kids” to benefit EFMC

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ANTHONY LAVARGNA
Member of the Florida Bar
Licensed in the United States
District Court, Southern and
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CARRIE LAVARGNA
Accredited Estate Planner (AEP)
Board Certified
Real Estate Attorney
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